Al LaCour
@jalacour.bsky.social
✦ Jesus Follower
✦ Husband ✦ Dad ✦ Papa
✦ Exile ✦ Ambassador
Musings: https://balaams-ass.net
Studies: https://courses.thelacours.org
✦ Husband ✦ Dad ✦ Papa
✦ Exile ✦ Ambassador
Musings: https://balaams-ass.net
Studies: https://courses.thelacours.org
Wow, blink, and your beloved son turns 46! But my love for him simply grows and ages well!
October 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Wow, blink, and your beloved son turns 46! But my love for him simply grows and ages well!
Will Anchorage historically rhyme with Munich 1938? Sudetenland was strategic to defend Czechoslovakia. But, it was surrendered to Germany. Hitler said it was his last territorial claim. But, rather than prevent a war in Europe, the agreement failed to appease an expansionist, totalitarian state.
August 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Will Anchorage historically rhyme with Munich 1938? Sudetenland was strategic to defend Czechoslovakia. But, it was surrendered to Germany. Hitler said it was his last territorial claim. But, rather than prevent a war in Europe, the agreement failed to appease an expansionist, totalitarian state.
A word from an ancient “woke” prophet to lawmakers who try to hide their cruelty behind performative piety. Even if career doom doesn’t come in 2026, ultimately, the Father of the fatherless and Protector of widows will not be mocked.
July 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A word from an ancient “woke” prophet to lawmakers who try to hide their cruelty behind performative piety. Even if career doom doesn’t come in 2026, ultimately, the Father of the fatherless and Protector of widows will not be mocked.
A group of finches is often called a "charm" when gathering or singing together (or a "flock" when flying). Today, we are CHARMED.
June 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A group of finches is often called a "charm" when gathering or singing together (or a "flock" when flying). Today, we are CHARMED.
I don't “trust in princes” (Psalm 118:9), but do pray for all in authority, “that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life” (1 Tim. 2:2). But mafia-style leaders quickly lose public trust, at home & abroad, when the boss deploys masked ICE agents, erratic tariffs, and 30,000-lb. bunker-buster bombs.
June 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I don't “trust in princes” (Psalm 118:9), but do pray for all in authority, “that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life” (1 Tim. 2:2). But mafia-style leaders quickly lose public trust, at home & abroad, when the boss deploys masked ICE agents, erratic tariffs, and 30,000-lb. bunker-buster bombs.
Write your Senators and Congressional Leaders. Your Children and Grandchildren will thank you. Happily, Georgia’s 2 Senators and my US District Representative will not be bullied.
June 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Write your Senators and Congressional Leaders. Your Children and Grandchildren will thank you. Happily, Georgia’s 2 Senators and my US District Representative will not be bullied.
MEMO to Congress: "Ferguson’s Law" states: any great power that spends more on debt service than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power. (Adam Ferguson (1723–1816). In As proposed by the US House GOP, the so-called “BBB” would add $3 trillion more to our national debt.
May 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
MEMO to Congress: "Ferguson’s Law" states: any great power that spends more on debt service than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power. (Adam Ferguson (1723–1816). In As proposed by the US House GOP, the so-called “BBB” would add $3 trillion more to our national debt.
"Trump II" adds his extra "I." And that spells RUIN for the country and for the world.
April 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"Trump II" adds his extra "I." And that spells RUIN for the country and for the world.
Good Friday in Wartime. Edward Shillito (1872-1948), who lived during the horrors of the Great War, published this in 1919.
April 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Good Friday in Wartime. Edward Shillito (1872-1948), who lived during the horrors of the Great War, published this in 1919.
Boeing, the USA’s largest exporter, may no longer sell in China. And China, with a near total monopoly on global rare earth mining / refining, has curbed exports USA needs for magnets, EV motors, computer screens, and for our defense: fighter jets and missiles. This picture is worth 1,000 words.
April 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Boeing, the USA’s largest exporter, may no longer sell in China. And China, with a near total monopoly on global rare earth mining / refining, has curbed exports USA needs for magnets, EV motors, computer screens, and for our defense: fighter jets and missiles. This picture is worth 1,000 words.
Hosanna — God save us! From all tyrants — and from ourselves!
April 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hosanna — God save us! From all tyrants — and from ourselves!
Mr. tRump has decreed a 90-day pause on tariffs (except for the PRC). He says investors “were getting a little bit yippy, a little bit afraid.” I think he may have caved in to global Penguinomics, when faced with Resistance from Flippers Up!
April 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Mr. tRump has decreed a 90-day pause on tariffs (except for the PRC). He says investors “were getting a little bit yippy, a little bit afraid.” I think he may have caved in to global Penguinomics, when faced with Resistance from Flippers Up!
American tariffs have inspired new alliances + adaptive strategies. For some nations, it’s not “bend the knee,” but “flippers up.” In the words of Sir Thomas More, “the proud spirit … cannot endure to be mocked.”
April 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
American tariffs have inspired new alliances + adaptive strategies. For some nations, it’s not “bend the knee,” but “flippers up.” In the words of Sir Thomas More, “the proud spirit … cannot endure to be mocked.”
With the USA doubling-down on tariffs, those Penguins are really getting their flippers up! *But they provide a nice distraction from watching the US Stock Markets.
April 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
With the USA doubling-down on tariffs, those Penguins are really getting their flippers up! *But they provide a nice distraction from watching the US Stock Markets.
For consideration and comment (via blog link). A 5-part diagnosis and prescription. How American followers of Jesus might actually bless our nation, if we repent of blind devotion to politicians and addiction to false hopes. At: balaams-ass.net/blog/
April 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
For consideration and comment (via blog link). A 5-part diagnosis and prescription. How American followers of Jesus might actually bless our nation, if we repent of blind devotion to politicians and addiction to false hopes. At: balaams-ass.net/blog/
After a short delay due to a mild case of COVID, Balaam’s Ass Part 4 of American Idol(atry) is now online. Your False gods will Harm You. balaams-ass.net/blog/
April 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
After a short delay due to a mild case of COVID, Balaam’s Ass Part 4 of American Idol(atry) is now online. Your False gods will Harm You. balaams-ass.net/blog/
Signalgate shows the power of disciple-making. Mindset formation can be POLITICAL. But the stubborn fact is that mishandling classified information violates the Espionage Act. Just don’t expect any MAGA chants of “Lock him up!” Or, Russia are you listening?” Or, “But what about the emails?”
March 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Signalgate shows the power of disciple-making. Mindset formation can be POLITICAL. But the stubborn fact is that mishandling classified information violates the Espionage Act. Just don’t expect any MAGA chants of “Lock him up!” Or, Russia are you listening?” Or, “But what about the emails?”
Signalgate shows the power of disciple-making. Mindset formation can be POLITICAL. But the stubborn fact is that mishandling classified information violates the Espionage Act. Just don’t expect any MAGA chants of “Lock him up!” Or, Russia are you listening?” Or, “But what about the emails?”
March 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Signalgate shows the power of disciple-making. Mindset formation can be POLITICAL. But the stubborn fact is that mishandling classified information violates the Espionage Act. Just don’t expect any MAGA chants of “Lock him up!” Or, Russia are you listening?” Or, “But what about the emails?”
This is a time for creative, deliberate, faithful, resolute, sober-minded, and wise actions in this upside-down world.
March 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is a time for creative, deliberate, faithful, resolute, sober-minded, and wise actions in this upside-down world.
Putin’s "Near Abroad" refers to the post-USSR border states, like Ukraine, where Russia claims a sphere of influence, covets the resources, and considers to be of strategic importance. Mr. Trump’s “Near Abroad” includes Canada and Greenland. Two peas in a pod — bullies who prefer abuse to alliances.
March 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Putin’s "Near Abroad" refers to the post-USSR border states, like Ukraine, where Russia claims a sphere of influence, covets the resources, and considers to be of strategic importance. Mr. Trump’s “Near Abroad” includes Canada and Greenland. Two peas in a pod — bullies who prefer abuse to alliances.
American Idolatry - Part 3 of 5 - now online. Devotion to false gods will disfigure you. Link: balaams-ass.net/blog/
March 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
American Idolatry - Part 3 of 5 - now online. Devotion to false gods will disfigure you. Link: balaams-ass.net/blog/
Spring Porch Time with my feathered friends.
March 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Spring Porch Time with my feathered friends.
The tripod that sustained a fragile republic with virtuous citizens who would sacrifice their personal advancement for the common good.
March 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The tripod that sustained a fragile republic with virtuous citizens who would sacrifice their personal advancement for the common good.